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Route 20s long trek to reach the Pacific

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Route 20: Boston to Astoria When the route of US Highway 20 was announced in November, 1925, it was heralded as the nations coast to coast highway! A through route connecting Boston, MA to Astoria, OR! The process to determine which road ways would become federal highways started with the Federal Highway Act of 1921. … Read more

Completing New York’s Route 20

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History After the Revolutionary War, expansion into the western frontier was prevalent. Many soldiers were granted land in lieu of payment for their service. This led to areas in western New York to Ohio to grow tremendously. Roads were scarce and travel relied on established Native American trails. In the 1790s, the State of New … Read more

The Original Alignments of 20

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Since its creation in 1925 and finalization a year later, US Route 20 has seen many realignments. Some of them have been only a few feet in length to straighten a curve or eliminate a 90° turn, while others have been completely rerouted to new locations. We will look at the most significant realignments below … Read more

The Giant Icicles of Russell, MA

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Winter brings a different view of the landscape across Route 20 when many people aren’t exploring the road. Location and Geologic History In the Russell, MA village of Woronoco, a road cut near the intersection of MA Route 23 reveals the geological workings of the Berkshire Mountains. Millions of years ago, the continental collisions between … Read more

How Long is Route 20?

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US Route 20 is the longest highway in the United States according to the Federal Highway Administration. How is this number calculated and is it still accurate? How Long is Route 20? The official length of US Route 20 is 3,365 miles.  The Eastern Terminus is at Kenmore Square in Boston, MAThe Western Terminus is at US … Read more